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Fra Benedetto

A young friar, possibly a follower of Savonarola.

minor

Also known as Benedetto, the little Benedetto

First appearance: lxiv the prophet in his cell

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GSGirolamo Savon…FDFra Domenico o…RDRomola de' BardiJDJacopo di NolaFBFra Benedetto

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  • Minor religious figures
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